The feasibility, usability and acceptability of a tablet-based aphasia therapy in the acute phase following stroke

Independent practice via an application with a language exercise program for aphasia, as add-on to conventional care can be good solution intensify aphasia therapy. The aim of this prospective trial was investigate the feasibility, usability and acceptability newly-developed in ‘Speech Therapy App (STAPP)’ acute phase post-stroke. All eligible people following stroke (<2 weeks post-stroke) admitted Stroke Unit Ghent University Hospital were recruited clinical between September 2018 December 2019. After linguistic assessments two short training sessions, participants asked independently ‘STAPP’ at least 30 min/day during hospitalization. Exercises individually tailored adjusted if necessary. Outcome measured by recruitment, adherence retention rates, questionnaires visual analogue scale satisfaction. Twenty-five (mean age 65 years (SD = 17), 14 females) 31 enrolled (recruitment rate 81 %). but one (23/24) practiced app until end hospitalization (retention 96 Ten (adherence 42 Participants reported they learned work quickly (92 %; agreed/totally agreed), easy use (88 %), could (79 their (67 %) wanted continue working home Acceptability high (median satisfaction 91 IQR 75–100). is feasible additional rehabilitation tool along standard Further research needed assess efficacy. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03679637.